The Mauryan state had a well-organized civil service, this is evident from

1. Civil servants called Amatyas who looked after the day-to-day administration were selected based on merit.

2. Adyakshas officers helped control the retail and wholesale prices of goods and ensured their steady supply in the state.

3. All officials were interviewed and appointed directly by the emperor.

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With reference to Land development banks, consider the following statements.

1) They provide long-term funds for various agriculture related projects besides development of land.

2) They do not accept deposits or grant business loans.

3) These banks are mandated to give collateral free funding to eligible borrowers.

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Which of the following is/are credible arguments for supporting freedom of expression even for ideas that prima facie seem ‘false’ or misleading?

1) Notions of truth and false are often coloured by social and cultural perceptions.

2) Suppression of seemingly false ideas blocks the evolution of ideas that benefits a society in the longer run.

Which of the above is/are correct?

Consider the following about Vegetative propagation.

1) New plants are formed without the production of seeds.

2) All plants have the ability to reproduce through vegetative propagation.

Which of the above is/are correct?

Acute mountain sickness or altitude sickness is usually caused due to

1. Increase in air pressure and density

2. Low levels of oxygen at high altitudes

Which of the above is/are correct?